One Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice
A flavorful Middle Eastern dish featuring marinated chicken thighs and basmati rice cooked together in one pot, topped with a creamy yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Rice and Cooking Ingredients
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3.5 cups chicken broth
Yogurt Sauce and Garnish
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sear for about 4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the Onions: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Cook the Rice: Stir in the basmati rice for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return the Chicken: Place the seared chicken thighs on top of the rice. Cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Rest the Dish: Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Prepare the Yogurt Sauce: Mix the yogurt with lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Serve: Scoop the chicken and rice into bowls, drizzle with the yogurt sauce and garnish with parsley.
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Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight intensifies flavor. Consider using homemade broth for better taste. Store leftovers separately for better texture.